Isle of Palms is a beautiful barrier island situated along the South Carolina coast, about 15 miles from downtown Charleston. It is known for its beautiful vacation homes right on the beach, and the endless water-based activities to be enjoyed. You can spend your days fishing, exploring the marshes, swimming or just relaxing on the sand. Vacation rentals on Isle of Palms allow you to enjoy a memorable vacation in the lap of luxury.

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Popular Rental Amenities in the Isle of Palms
Isle of Palms is a wonderful vacation spot if you want an accommodation with a pool, as 81% of the vacation rentals include one. Also, more condo offer a pool than apartment rental. On average, condo with pools in Isle of Palms accommodate 6 guests and cost $872 a night. Among these offers, 35 of them are within 2 miles of water.
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Price and Availability Index in Isle of Palms
Vacation Rental Price Information in the Isle of Palms
The graph shows the average home rental prices for the next twelve months in the Isle of Palms. The most expensive dates to travel to Isle of Palms are in June (6/6 – 6/13). However, in November (11/15 – 11/22), prices decrease to an average of $622 per night.
Rental availability information in the Isle of Palms
Find out the percentage of available rental homes in the Isle of Palms over the next twelve months with the graph above. It is in April that you will find the week with the least available rentals (4/18 – 4/25). On the contrary, only 48% of vacation rentals are unavailable in October (10/25 – 11/1).
For History and Architecture Lovers
Isle of Palms is only about half an hour from the historic town of Charleston. You can easily drive into Charleston, and explore its history on foot, as you stroll through the cobblestoned streets with an informative guide. The historic tours include a visit to the haunted Old City Jail, which held prisoners of the Civil War and even some pirates. You can also take the spooky Graveyard Tour or just visit The Battery to see the antebellum homes.
Things to Do on the Isle of Palms
The Isle of Palms County Park is a very attractive place to enjoy a day at the beach. The lifeguards make swimming safe, and the restrooms come in handy if you're with the kids. There are also rental facilities in case you need beach equipment. If you get tired of the sand, the pier offers an escape to view a breathtaking sunset.
The Barrier Island Eco Tour is educative and entertaining for kids as well as adults. This tour covers marine life, aquatic predators and their habits, marine plants, marshes, and a trip to the neighboring Capers Island. This underdeveloped patch is a beautiful island that is a must-see. The sunset tour is a great way to round off the evening.
You can also rent jet skis or take a boat to explore the surrounding waters. And, if you are fit enough and want to get in a bit of exercise, try paddle boarding through the marshland, just don’t forget your sunscreen. If you're looking for an adrenalin rush, you can get a bird’s-eye view of the island when you parasail 600ft above the ground.
Angling enthusiasts will love the fishing charters, and you can even put in a few hours of golfing at the Wild Dunes, but for the ultimate in relaxation, head to the Beach House Spa. Don’t let the tiny, old appearance fool you, the spa boasts great therapists and is only a short walk from many of the vacation rentals on the Isle of Palms.
The 4 Best Beaches on the Isle of Palms
1. Isle of Palms Beach
The gorgeous Isle of Palms namesake beach is a family oriented and pet-friendly area that also boasts golf courses.
2. Isle of Palms County Park
At the oceanfront Isle of Palms County Park, you'll find volleyball courts, restrooms, changing rooms, outdoor showers, playground equipment for children, and everything else you could hope for. It’s also a great spot from which to watch the amazing Memorial Day weekend fireworks.
3. Front Beach
Enjoy picnic areas with grills, community pools, fishing piers, outdoor showers, and even soothing live music at Front Beach.
4. Folly Beach
Located close to the Isle of Palms on Folly Island, Folly Beach has a pier that stretches over 1,000ft into the water. Sunbathe on the sandy shore, take a dip, and catch glimpses of different types of jellyfish and crustaceans, or explore the souvenir and surf shops that line the beach.
5 Must-See Attractions on the Isle of Palms
1. Battery & White Point Gardens
In the heart of the historic district of Charleston, this famous former Civil War fortification affords incomparable views over Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbour.
2. Middleton Place
This National Historic Landmark situated directly on Charleston's picturesque Ashley River is surrounded by one of America's oldest and most attractive landscaped gardens. An excellent museum here charts the life of the Middleton family.
3. Charleston Waterfront Park
Discover Charleston's Waterfront Park, which runs along the Cooper River. Its landscape architecture is stunning and unsurprisingly, award-winning.
4. Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
This magnificent cable bridge is 13,200 feet long, making it the third longest in the Western Hemisphere. There's no more scenic way of traveling from Charleston to Mount Pleasant.
5. Isle of Palms County Park
The palm-lined Isle of Palms Park offers breathtaking views of the ocean and has a designated swimming area, and areas for dog walking and sports.
Information about vacation rentals in the Isle of Palms
🏡 Vacation rentals available | 2,890 rentals |
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💳 Possible discounts | up to 18% |
🌙 Nightly prices starting at | $173 |
⭐ Popular amenities | Pool, Pets allowed and Internet |
🐾 Pet friendly homes | 256 homes |
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools | 2,337 homes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nightly price for a vacation home in the Isle of Palms?
The nightly price of accommodations in the Isle of Palms starts at $173. $1,036 is the average nightly price for house rentals in the Isle of Palms. Condos in the Isle of Palms cost $625 per night on average.
How many vacation rentals are available for booking in the Isle of Palms?
There are 2,890 vacation homes from 18 providers in the Isle of Palms.
What amenities are most popular for vacation rentals in the Isle of Palms?
If you're looking to book a vacation rental in the Isle of Palms, others search for homes with Pool, Pets allowed and Internet.
How many vacation rentals with a pool are there in the Isle of Palms?
There are 2,337 vacation homes across 18 providers in the Isle of Palms.
Are dogs allowed in vacation homes in the Isle of Palms?
Finding a vacation home in the Isle of Palms that allows dogs is easy, with 256 pet-friendly available.
What's the best time to travel to Isle of Palms?
When looking for a vacation home in the Isle of Palms, consider that rainy season is usually in October or January, with April often being the driest.
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